Laker Nation has entered the month of March looking toward spring and the next school year. This past Thursday, grades 9-11 met with each of their teachers and chose classes for 23-24, and what an array of choices they have! We recently presented Laker Nation to the School Committee and community, highlighting our activities, clubs, and some authentic experiences through music, art, Forensics, and more. Please check out our Program of Studies for some of our new courses, including our first AP offering for students as early as grade 10 in Computer Science, Integrated classes in Art, Music, Movement and Fitness, and Maintenance and Repair, Portuguese IV, ARHS Sports Center, and more.
We will be holding our Spring Parent/Guardian-Teacher Conferences on March 9th from 5:00 -7:00 pm. Please see the February 27, 2023 school communication with instructions on how to sign up for appointments OR contact afrizado@freelake.org in the Main Office to ask for assistance. We look forward to seeing you!
Core Value Recipients
Brian Fernandes - Honor
Mackenzie Nunez - Self -Advocacy
Lexi True - Random Act of Kindness
Alyssa Giannetti - Resilience
Corey Swenson - Honor
Anne Streeto - Honor
Alex El-Ghadi - Achievement
Weekly Punctuality Award:
Katerina Iwanow
The LIFE club invited everyone to celebrate national Spread the Word Inclusion day on Wednesday and Thursday in Advisory, lunches, and at School Committee.
Spread the Word is founded on a belief, a simple observation, and an urgent goal. Our belief is that the world would be better if all people were valued, respected, embraced, and included in all aspects of our everyday life.
Our observation is that despite the best efforts of many groups around the world remain left out. One of these groups is people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a group made of more than 200 million people, representing every country, belief system, sexual orientation, gender expression, race, and ethnicity.
Our goal is to disrupt this cycle of isolation and exclusion with grassroots action for inclusion. You can take action today to make your school, your workplace, your community, and your world more inclusive. Seek out someone who has been left out, isolated, or bullied. Sit with them. Welcome them. Be a friend. Be a teammate.
Make your pledge for inclusion today at spreadtheword.global. Spread the word!
Upcoming Events:
The Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Public Library invites you to meet the artists of the 2023 High School Art Exhibit featuring work from students of Apponequet Regional High School Saturday, March 4, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. 2023 - Reception Invitation.pdf
March is National “Music in our Schools” Month. Come enjoy a night of music presented by Apponequet’s performing groups, on Thursday March 16, 2023, beginning at 7:00 PM, in the auditorium. Admission is free.
Volleyball is Laker Nation’s favorite pastime! Join the ARHS Volleyball tournament on Thursday, March 16 right after school 2:30. Registration forms for teams of 6 are available in the Laker Locker and in Guidance. $5 per player gets you a spot on a team and a slice of pizza! Forms are due back to Mrs. Fontaine or Mrs. Lombard in Guidance by March 13.
Don’t want to play?! We need spectators! Spectors will pay a $5 fee for entrance and a slice of pizza! Bring extra cash to buy more treats!
Aponnecon?! How to explain this tradition, this extravaganza? If you know, you know. If you don’t, well, bring a couple of canned goods to enter tournaments or come empty-handed but ready to play games of all ages. Admission and snacks are free. March 17, 2023 5:00 pm -10:30 pm in the ARHS Library.
Artapalooza at Assawompset Elementary School is back. Please contact Mrs. Frizado or drop by the Main Office if you are interested in working with art and children on March 18th.
Ongoing Activities
"The Care Closet" stocks items for students with unmet needs or unexpected "situations" so that they may be able to better focus on school.
Thank you, parents! You have responded with such enthusiasm and generosity!
Please visit our regularly updated wishlist for needed items!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2EJ3DPB697U1O?ref_=wl_share
Our School Store is mobile while under construction. Come see us after school every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday to purchase a snack, drink, or candy. We'll be in the cafeteria hallway!
Join a Club! What a great way to get involved in Laker Nation. Meeting each week:
Green Team
AST- Art, Share, Travel club
Game Club
Math Team
Student Council
Book Club
Food Committee
Portuguese Club
Athletics
The Laker online athletic registration is now open. All students with interest should register prior to Friday, March 17. Any questions, see Coach Cabucio.
The Winter athletic season is underway! Please check www.southcoastconference.org for all of our contest schedules and join us for exciting competition.
Varsity Winter Sports Standings: Boys Basketball 9-11-0, Girls Basketball 11-10-0 , Boys Swim 0-8-0, Girls Swim 4-3-1, Boys Ice Hockey 6-14-0, Girls Ice Hockey 7-13-1, Boys Indoor Track 1-4-0 and Girls Indoor Track 3-2-0.
Please see the daily announcements on the ARHS website for shoutouts to our students.
Some sports spotlights:
Girls varsity basketball had their first playoff win on Monday night 56-41! Ava Dixon scored 22 points, Hannah Kuriscak had 15, while Cece Levrault added 10. The Lakers will travel to Rockland Friday night.
Student dismissal: Please visit freelake.org and choose the Apponequet website. Click on the “ARHS Parent Dismissal button” and complete the form to dismiss your student.
Reminder of Driving Instructions for Parents/Guardians
Drop Off - The school opens at 7:00 am and students are supervised in the Lecture Hall until the bell rings at 7:30 am.
Please note that both entrances are open for drop off this year. Vehicles must exit by the same side as they entered and are cautioned to drive carefully as our student drivers enter the building from the parking lot. Please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew with any questions.
Pick Up - We continue to ask parents and guardians to park when arriving for pick up to ensure that cars do not block the bus lanes and Howland Road. If you have any questions about this process, please contact the Main Office or SRO Bartholomew.
Follow ARHS on Instagram - Arhs.lakernation - where we celebrate every day Laker life, events and our Core Value Award recipients. We have honored multiple students for their achievement, honor, resilience, self-advocacy and random acts of kindness.
Upcoming Dates:
March 4 - Great Ponds Gallery at the Lakeville Library
March 9 - Parent/Guardian Teacher Conferences
March 10 - Portal Grade Release
March 16 - Music in Our Schools Month concert - 7:00 pm, Volleyball competition 2:30 pm
March 17 - Apponecon (Game Night)
March 28 & 29 - ELA MCAS
March 31 - Term 3 closes
April 10 - Term 3 grades posted